Nigel Foulkes-Nock

I’m a SQL Server DBA who supports and embraces technology, recognising the need to provide true Business value while maintaining technical stability. I enjoy bringing order out of chaos and embrace the power of education through self-learning and helping others.

Nigel Foulkes-Nock's Sessions

The importance of looking after yourselfSQLBits 2022

Most people understand the need for technical maintenance and keeping their skills up to date, but they don't look after themselves. When someone asks how you're doing, your answer is probably a lie. Let's be honest with ourselves in this session I want to make you think about that. Let's talk about physical health. It's easy to ignore when you are busy and stressed. Remote working can make it worse. As a disclaimer, I'm not a medical person. I do however have plenty of personal experience.

What everyone ought to know about becoming a DBASQLBits 2022

So you want to be a Database Administrator (DBA)? Can I help you with that? Let's talk about types of DBA, what they do, opportunities that open up and how to go about finding them. I'm lifting the veil on what it is to be a DBA. I'll tell you what's involved. No heavy bullet-point slides, just a series of pictures to guide you through what you need to know. As well as the Why and the What, we'll talk about the How, How you get started as you transition from your current Role to be a DBA.